Abuja, Nigeria | Sunday, January 11, 2026 Residents of Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, woke up on Sunday, January 11, 2026, to an unusual and uncomfortable weather condition as thick fog, dusty air, and an unpleasant smell enveloped the city.The sudden change in atmospheric conditions left many residents struggling to breathe comfortably, raising concerns about air quality,…

Port Harcourt, Rivers State9 January 2026 The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has reassured officers and soldiers of 6 Division, Nigerian Army (NA), that their welfare remains a top priority of his command. He gave the assurance today, 9 January 2026, while addressing troops at the 29 Battalion Parade Ground during…

Abuja, Nigeria9 January 2026 The Nigerian Army has observed a disturbing increase in the proliferation of fake social media accounts created and operated by unscrupulous individuals, falsely claiming to represent or be associated with the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu.The Nigerian Army wishes to categorically state that the Chief of Army…

Makurdi, January 9, 2026 As part of activities marking the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day, a special Jumaat prayer was held on Friday at the Makurdi Central Mosque, where clerics and worshippers called for stronger support systems for the families of fallen heroes in recognition of their sacrifices toward ensuring a peaceful and…

Abuja, January 9, 2026 The 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day in Nigeria officially commenced on Friday, January 9, 2026, with special Jumaat prayers held at the National Mosque in Abuja, mosques across the 36 states of the federation, and various military formations nationwide.The week-long programme, which runs until January 15, will culminate in…

Abuja, January 9, 2026 The National Industrial Court of Nigeria, Abuja Division, has restrained all members and agents of the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) from embarking on any form of industrial action.Justice Emmanuel Danjuma Subilim issued the order following an application for an interim injunction filed by the Federal Government through the Office…

Abuja, January 9, 2026 The Federal Government of Nigeria has unveiled a comprehensive policy framework aimed at reducing the cost of education for parents, improving learning outcomes, and promoting sustainability in schools through the adoption of reusable, high-quality textbooks and strengthened quality assurance mechanisms.The policy, jointly issued by the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf…

Abuja — January 7, 2026 The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced the commencement of procedures for granting safe passage to personal vehicles temporarily imported or transiting through Nigeria by international travellers.The initiative is anchored on the Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023, and relevant international conventions governing the temporary admission and transit of vehicles.The new…

Idiroko, Ogun State — January 6, 2026 The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun I Area Command, has hosted a joint border security engagement aimed at strengthening regional security and promoting seamless cross-border trade along the Nigeria–Benin corridor. The high-level stakeholders’ meeting, held on Tuesday at Idiroko, brought together heads of sister security agencies from Nigeria…

Abuja, January 7, 2026 The Federal Government has intensified efforts to enhance national security through strengthened collaboration between the Ministry of Defence and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). This renewed commitment was underscored during a high-level meeting between the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd), and the Commandant General of the…